The treatment of surfaces for jewellery, goldsmithing, and fashion accessories between tradition and innovation

In the jewelry, goldsmithing and fashion industries, items must be aesthetically pleasing and attractive. In the case of metal items, this translates into a perfect surface finish. 
But aesthetics is not the only factor to consider when thinking about the finish: for most items, a surface that is easy to clean, resistant to water and external agents, and light, and economical is also required.
And in the case of accessories, watches and jewelry in contact with the skin, it is also necessary to use hypoallergenic substances to avoid adverse reactions. 
Last is the ability to strike the right balance between tradition and innovation.  
Numerous finishing processes are available to achieve the desired aesthetic effect, both of texture and color: from mechanical polishing to electropolishing, from galvanic coatings to varnishing, just to name a few examples.  
Recent years have seen an evolution of conventional processing and the introduction of new technologies to meet the ever-increasing demand for efficient and environmentally sustainable processes. 

The meeting aims to share information on the latest advances in finishing technologies available today and to open a discussion among all stakeholders involved in the production of jewelry and fashion accessories. 

SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, AND INNOVATION IN THE GALVANIC INDUSTRIES
Massimo Innocenti, Associate Professor, University of Florence

COPPELLAZION AND XRF (X-RAYS), A COMPARISON OF TWO METHODS FOR PERFORMING TESTS
Mario Savona, Application and Sales Specialist, Helmut Fischer Italia

LASER-ASSISTED METAL ELECTRODEPOSITION FOR DECORATIVE APPLICATIONS
Roberto Bernasconi, Researcher, Politecnico di Milano

THE SOURCE: FROM FILTRATION TO PRECIOUS METAL RECOVERY
Giacomo Ramon, Sales Technician, Lafonte.eu

Moderator: 
Elena Travaini, Secretary General A.I.F.M., Editor-in-Chief of the magazine 'Galvanotecnica e Nuove Finiture'

In partnership with A.I.F.M. - Associazione Italiana Finiture dei Metalli

Please note the event is in Italian - simultaneous translation is not provided